B1827 Short to ground in the side squib left circuit

Category
Body
Severity
Airbag Light
Applies to
Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code

What does B1827 mean on a Toyota?

B1827. Short to ground in the side squib left circuit. The left seat airbag loop touches ground and the SRS light stays on. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B1827

How to fix B1827

  1. Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS circuits
  2. Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scan tool
  3. Inspect and reseat the squib connector
  4. Test the squib circuit for opens and shorts
  5. Replace the airbag part only after tests fail